190+ Herbal Drug Technology Solved MCQs

1.

„Kumari‟ is common name for

A. Aloe
B. Rhubard
C. Senna pod
D. None of them
Answer» A. Aloe
2.

The members of the D.T.A.B. hold the office for a period of :

A. 3 years
B. 1 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Answer» A. 3 years
3.

The dried female insect Coccus cacti are the official source of:

A. Shellac
B. Honey
C. Cochineal
D. Cantharides
Answer» C. Cochineal
4.

In herbal medicine, garlic is used most commonly as what?

A. Antibacterial
B. Treatment For Insomnia
C. Weight Reduction Tool
D. Seasoning
Answer» A. Antibacterial
5.

The word herb is derived from

A. Herbarium
B. Herba
C. Herbaum
D. Harba
Answer» B. Herba
6.

Phytochemicals are of....... types.

A. One
B. Three
C. Two
D. Four
Answer» C. Two
7.

The randomize approach is

A. Without any criteria
B. Based on field observation
C. With criteria
D. None
Answer» A. Without any criteria
8.

Identification test includes

A. Macroscopic character
B. Chemical reaction
C. Microscopic character
D. All
Answer» D. All
9.

Processing of herbal raw materials include

A. Primary processing
B. Specific processing
C. Drawing
D. All
Answer» D. All
10.

Herbal drug preparations are prepared by

A. Decoction
B. Infusion
C. Maceration
D. All
Answer» D. All
11.

The study of use of medicinal plants are known as

A. Herbarium
B. Pharmacognosy
C. Herbalism
D. None
Answer» C. Herbalism
12.

Herbs are defined as plants with

A. Aromatic property
B. Flavouring properties
C. Medicinal properties
D. All
Answer» D. All
13.

Macroscopic methods includes

A. Shape and size
B. Total Ash value
C. Cellular structure
D. Water solubility
Answer» A. Shape and size
14.

Organic farming means

A. Not to use pesticides
B. Used organic fertilizers
C. To optimize productivity
D. All
Answer» D. All
15.

Beneficial insects are

A. Lady bugs
B. Mice
C. Snake
D. Ants
Answer» A. Lady bugs
16.

Example of cover crop is

A. Maize
B. Sugar cane
C. Clover
D. None
Answer» C. Clover
17.

Undesired plants in the field are known as

A. Pests
B. Weeds
C. Cover crops
D. Buffers
Answer» B. Weeds
18.

What is fullform of PIP?

A. Plant incorporated pesticides
B. Plant incorporated pollutant
C. Plant incorporated protectants
D. None
Answer» C. Plant incorporated protectants
19.

Pheromones are an example of

A. Biochemical pesticides
B. Microbial pesticides
C. PIP
D. None
Answer» A. Biochemical pesticides
20.

Advantages of biopesticides are

A. Natural
B. Less toxic
C. Effective in small concentration
D. All
Answer» D. All
21.

Crop rotation helps in

A. Reload of the soil
B. Provide nutrients to the soil
C. Disrupts the weeds
D. All
Answer» D. All
22.

There are……. Types of Vedas

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
23.

The first having the concept of Ayurveda is

A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Answer» B. Charka Samhita
24.

Ayurvedic literature which aimed on surgery is

A. Atherveda
B. Charka Samhita
C. Sushruta Samhita
D. All
Answer» C. Sushruta Samhita
25.

Agni regulates

A. Movement of the body
B. Digestion and metabolism
C. space with in the body
D. None
Answer» B. Digestion and metabolism
26.

According to Ayurveda there are ………..stages of disease.

A. Two
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer» D. Six
27.

Siddha system of medicine originate from

A. Tamil culture
B. Bengali culture
C. Punjabi culture
D. North east culture
Answer» A. Tamil culture
28.

Kaya karpam is also known as

A. Oncology
B. Nephrology
C. Microbiology
D. Gerontology
Answer» D. Gerontology
29.

Unani system was originated from

A. Greece
B. Iran
C. India
D. China
Answer» A. Greece
30.

Homeopathy system of medicines is based on the principle of

A. Law of similar
B. Minimum dose
C. Totality of symptoms
D. All
Answer» D. All
31.

Classical ayurvedic formulation includes

A. Ark
B. Bhasma
C. Churna
D. All
Answer» D. All
32.

Powder made by calcification is also known as

A. Churna
B. Bhasma
C. Pak
D. Ghrita
Answer» B. Bhasma
33.

Herbal granules use in ayurveda

A. Churna
B. Pak
C. Bhasma
D. Ghrita
Answer» B. Pak
34.

Vati is another name of

A. Resins
B. Oils
C. Powders
D. Tablets
Answer» D. Tablets
35.

Arista is a

A. Fermented decoction
B. Fermented infusion
C. Decoction
D. Herbal mineral medicine
Answer» A. Fermented decoction
36.

Standardization of Asava includes following parameters

A. Organoleptic parameters
B. Chemical Parameters
C. Physical Parameters
D. All
Answer» A. Organoleptic parameters
37.

Lehvam is also known as

A. Arista
B. Asava
C. Avaleha
D. None
Answer» C. Avaleha
38.

Shodhna is another name of

A. Distillation
B. Maceration
C. Filtration
D. Purification
Answer» D. Purification
39.

Ark contains

A. Herbal juices
B. Powder drugs
C. Medicated butter
D. Distillates of herbs
Answer» D. Distillates of herbs
40.

According to Unani system of medicine, human body is made up of

A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Four
Answer» C. Seven
41.

There are…………..essential temperaments.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
42.

Nutraceutical products are divided into……………categories.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» B. Two
43.

Which of the following is natural occurring antioxidant.

A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin E
C. Alpha lipoic acid
D. All
Answer» D. All
44.

Phytosterols are useful in

A. Lower LDL levels
B. Improve serum lipid profile
C. Inhibit absorption of cholesterol
D. All
Answer» A. Lower LDL levels
45.

Spirulina is another name of

A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Alkaloids
D. Cynobacterium
Answer» D. Cynobacterium
46.

Omega-3 fatty acid is useful in

A. Lower the inflammation
B. Cause vasodilation
C. Lower platelet aggregation
D. All
Answer» D. All
47.

Which of the following Nutraceutical is used in the treatment of cancer

A. Green tea
B. Garlic
C. Ginseng
D. All
Answer» A. Green tea
48.

Alfalafa is useful in

A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce weight
D. None
Answer» A. Prevent cancer
49.

Ginger is useful in

A. Prevent cancer
B. Help in digestion
C. Reduce Cholesterol
D. All
Answer» D. All
50.

Another name of fenugreek is

A. Methi
B. Garlic
C. Saffron
D. None
Answer» A. Methi
51.

Chicory is another name of

A. Horse Weed
B. Garlic
C. saffron
D. None
Answer» A. Horse Weed
52.

Health benefits of Spirulina are

A. Reduce cholesterol
B. Prevent cancer
C. Treat allergy
D. All
Answer» D. All
53.

Ashwagandha is useful in treatment of

A. Blood sugar
B. Cancer
C. Stress management
D. All
Answer» D. All
54.

Herb- Drug interations are of ………….types.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» B. Two
55.

Ephedra interact with

A. Warferin
B. Caffeine
C. Aspirin
D. Antideppressant
Answer» B. Caffeine
56.

St. John‟s Wort interacts with

A. Sedative
B. Sleeping piils
C. Aspirin
D. Antidepressant
Answer» D. Antidepressant
57.

Hypercium interaction are due to stimulation of

A. Cyt-P450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D. None
Answer» A. Cyt-P450
58.

Hypercium interacts with warferin and produces

A. Decrease in anticoagulant effect
B. Increase in anticoagulants effect
C. Bothe a and b
D. None
Answer» A. Decrease in anticoagulant effect
59.

kava-Kava interactions are due to inhibition of

A. Cyt. P-450
B. MAO
C. COMT
D. None
Answer» A. Cyt. P-450
60.

Garlic shows side effect like

A. Diarrhea
B. Heart burn
C. Bleeding
D. All
Answer» A. Diarrhea
61.

Ephedra interacts with Dexamethasone to cause

A. Increase metabolism of drugs
B. Decrease metabolism of drugs
C. Increase absorption of drugs
D. Decrease absorption of drugs
Answer» A. Increase metabolism of drugs
62.

Pepper should be avoided in

A. Diabetes
B. Pregnancy
C. Surgey
D. All
Answer» D. All
63.

Ginseng should be avoided in

A. Diabetes
B. Cancer
C. Upcoming surgey
D. All
Answer» D. All
64.

Ginko should not be used in combination with

A. NSAIDS
B. ACE inhibitors
C. Calcium channel blocker
D. Morphin
Answer» A. NSAIDS
65.

Kava-Kava when used in combination with MAO produces

A. Additive effect
B. Antagonistic effect
C. Agonist effect
D. None
Answer» A. Additive effect
66.

Excipients are

A. Active ingredients
B. Non active
C. Mixtures
D. Highly contaminated
Answer» B. Non active
67.

Indigoids are

A. Natural dyes
B. Synthetic dyes
C. Coal tar dyes
D. None
Answer» A. Natural dyes
68.

Pyridine based dyes includes

A. Berberine
B. Flurescin
C. Indigoids
D. Turmeric
Answer» A. Berberine
69.

Cinnabar is

A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. None
Answer» B. Red pigment
70.

Azurite is

A. Yellow pigment
B. Red pigment
C. Green pigment
D. Blue pigment
Answer» D. Blue pigment
71.

Stevia is an example of

A. Colorant
B. Binder
C. Sweetener
D. Thickening agent
Answer» C. Sweetener
72.

Natural binder is

A. Starch
B. Gum Acacia
C. Okro gum
D. All
Answer» D. All
73.

Most commonly used natural diluents is

A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Talc
Answer» A. Lactose
74.

…………….. is a viscosity builder.

A. Lactose
B. Methyl cellulose
C. Corn starch
D. Gelatin
Answer» C. Corn starch
75.

…………….is a natural disintegrant.

A. Modified starch
B. Gelatin
C. Lactose
D. Sucrose
Answer» A. Modified starch
76.

Flavours and perfumes are

A. Oils
B. Volatile oils
C. Essential oils
D. Liquids
Answer» C. Essential oils
77.

Cationic dyes are also known as

A. Acid dyes
B. Basic dyes
C. Dispence dyes
D. Vat dyes
Answer» B. Basic dyes
78.

Traditional herbal formulation include

A. syrups
B. Tablets
C. mixtures
D. All
Answer» D. All
79.

Phytosomes are prepared by

A. Antisolvent precipitation method
B. Rotatory evaluation method
C. Solvent evaporation method
D. Any one of the above
Answer» D. Any one of the above
80.

Evaluation of the phytosomes is done by

A. Chromatography
B. DSC
C. Angle of repose
D. None
Answer» B. DSC
81.

Novel dosage form include

A. Liposomes
B. Phytosomes
C. Neosomes
D. All
Answer» D. All
82.

Syrups are prepared by

A. Solution with heating
B. Agitation without heating
C. Both a and b
D. None
Answer» C. Both a and b
83.

Evaluation of drugs include

A. Microscopy
B. Macroscopy
C. Chemical reaction
D. All
Answer» D. All
84.

Contamination involves

A. Impurities
B. Residues
C. Extracts
D. Infusions
Answer» A. Impurities
85.

Full form of POP is

A. Persistent organic powder
B. Persistent organic pollution
C. Persistent organic pollutants
D. Persistent organic purifier
Answer» C. Persistent organic pollutants
86.

Microbial toxins includes

A. Mycotoxins
B. Endotoxins
C. Both a and b
D. None
Answer» C. Both a and b
87.

Full form of ADI is

A. Acceptable diet intake
B. Acceptable daily intake
C. Acceptable daily intake
D. Acceptable diet
Answer» B. Acceptable daily intake
88.

MDI means

A. Mean daily interaction
B. Mean daily intake
C. Mean diet intake
D. Mean diet interaction
Answer» B. Mean daily intake
89.

Evaluation means

A. Determination of quality and purity of drug
B. To confirm identity of drugs
C. To detect adulteration
D. All of above
Answer» D. All of above
90.

TI means

A. Tolerance intake
B. Tolerable intake
C. Total intake
D. Tolerable interaction
Answer» B. Tolerable intake
91.

API means

A. Active Pharmaceutical incorporation
B. Active Pharmaceutical intake
C. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient
D. Active Pharmaceutical interaction
Answer» C. Active Pharmaceutical ingredient
92.

Stress testing is done

A. To determine stability
B. To determine shelf life
C. To establish degradation pathway
D. None
Answer» C. To establish degradation pathway
93.

IPR means

A. Indian Pharmaceutical Research
B. International Property Rights
C. Indian Pharmacy Rights
D. Intellectual Property Rights
Answer» D. Intellectual Property Rights
94.

Biopiracy means

A. Unethical exploitation of natural resources
B. Ethical use of natural resources
C. Experimentation
D. Innovation and discovery
Answer» A. Unethical exploitation of natural resources
95.

PBR

A. Plant Breeder‟s Right
B. Plant Breeding Right
C. Plant Breeding Rice
D. Plant Based right
Answer» A. Plant Breeder‟s Right
96.

Traditional knowledge refers to

A. knowledge gathered by population
B. Tested over long period of time
C. Well adapted to local culture
D. All
Answer» D. All
97.

Forest act provides framework for

A. Documentation
B. Testing
C. Identification
D. None
Answer» A. Documentation
98.

DTAB means

A. Drug technical Admission Board
B. Drug Technical Advisory Board
C. Drug Technical Adverse Board
D. Drug Technical Advice Board
Answer» B. Drug Technical Advisory Board
99.

Proceeding of DTAB should be approved with in

A. 20 days
B. 30 days
C. 35 days
D. 40 days
Answer» C. 35 days
100.

DCC means

A. Drug Consultative committee
B. Drug Control Committee
C. Drug Control Case
D. Drug Consultative Case
Answer» A. Drug Consultative committee
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